Description:
The Admissions Manager RN is responsible for facilitating the admission process for new residents, ensuring their smooth transition into our facility, and providing high-quality nursing care. This position requires strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering quality care to our residents.
Schedule: Part-time, on-call, weekends; admission hours may vary
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
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Conduct thorough assessments of incoming residents to gather medical history, assess current health status, and identify care needs.
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Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the team to develop individualized care plans for new residents.
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Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and caregivers to provide information about the admissions process, facility policies, and available services.
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Complete admission paperwork accurately and ensure all required documentation is obtained, including consent forms, insurance information, and medical records.
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Coordinate with other departments, such as dietary and therapy, to arrange for necessary assessments and services for new admissions.
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Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician, following established medication administration protocols.
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Monitor residents’ vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition during the admission process and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare team members.
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Provide emotional support and reassurance to residents and their families during the admission process, addressing any questions or concerns they may have.
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Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to admission processes, documentation, and resident rights.
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Participate in team meetings to discuss resident care plans, progress, and discharge planning as needed.
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Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing.
Requirements:
Job Qualifications:
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Valid Registered Nurse License (RN) in the state where work is performed.
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3 or more years of experience as an admission nurse or intake coordinator in a healthcare setting, preferably in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care environment.
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Strong assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make sound clinical judgments.
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Knowledge of regulatory requirements governing admissions processes and documentation in skilled nursing facilities.
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Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with residents, families, and team members.
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Commitment to providing high-quality, resident-centered care with empathy and compassion.
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Proficient in basic computer software programs and electronic medical record systems.
Physical Requirements:
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Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to work in person with residents and their families.
- Ability to work in a variety of environments within the facility, including resident rooms, common areas, and administrative offices.
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
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Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus.
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Emotional resilience and ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of working with residents who may have complex healthcare needs.
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Stamina to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting tours, completing paperwork and assisting with resident admissions.
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Capability to assist residents and other nursing staff with mobility tasks, including transferring them from beds to wheelchairs, assisting with standing or walking, and positioning them for therapy activities.
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Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
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Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
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The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
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The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
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The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
